Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN—Growing up on the streets of Muncie and struggling with alcohol abuse, Melvin Kelly, founder of Brothers to Brothers United (B2B), navigated many challenges. Now, he hopes his life story and vision for B2B can inspire change in the lives of young males in our community.   B2B, a nonprofit organization in Muncie, is dedicated to bridging the gap between older and younger Black men, offering mentorship, education programs, and a shared community to vulnerable and at-risk…

By Brad King, President Old West End Neighborhood Association— MUNCIE, IN—You may have seen some changes to signage in the Old West End neighborhood, or you may have seen some neighborhood association members on ladders messing with certain street signs. We are not changing parking zones, or stealing public signs. We are installing our Social Programs Signs project. This project is part informational and part placemaking. The association had originally come up with 4 sign designs that would have QR…

By Chris Flook— MUNCIE, IN—The Delaware County Historical Society is excited to announce the hiring of a new executive director, Karen Vincent. A one year grant to fund the position was generously provided by the Ball Brothers Foundation this spring. Vincent is a respected leader in local history. She spent 31 years as the director of collections at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens. A long-time supporter of the DCHS, Vincent served on the society’s board of directors for almost a decade,…